Adv.No.: ICMR/Sc-C & D(Non-Med)/IPR/3/2024-Pers

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is an Autonomous Organization, under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India: ICMR is dealing with biomedical/ health research in various areas, in collaboration with National/ International agencies, through its Headquarters at New Delhi and 27 Institutes/ Centres and a large number of field stations, situated across the country.

ICMR invites online applications, from Indian Citizens, up to 16th September, 2024 till 5:30PM to fill up One (01) vacancy of Scientist-C (Non-Medical) in Level 11 of Pay Matrix (Rs.67,700-2,08,700) (7th CPC Scale) & One (01) vacancy of ScientistD (Non-Medical), in Level 12 of Pay Matrix (Rs.78,800-Rs.2,09,200) (7th CPC Scale) and usual allowances as admissible to ICMR employees for appointment on regular basis under Direct Recruitment for posting at Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Unit, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi with all India transfer liability under the Council:-

*Notes:

1. PhD will be considered as 4 years' experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree).

2. MPH/M.Tech/ME will not be considered as any experience.

3. Experience in IP, Technology Transfer, Entrepreneurship development, and drafting policies/guidelines/legal agreements relevant to job requirement
(specific requirements given below#) in Govt./ Public Sector / Private Sector will be admissible.

Age Limit:
Upper age limit is 40 years (relaxable in accordance to GOI instructions).

Job Requirements:
1. The candidate should be a Registered Indian Patent Agent.

2. Managing IP Portfolio and Technology Transfer of Technologies developed by ICMR through Intramural and extramural Research Programs.

3. Carry out all the aspects of IP Management including patentability searches, FTO searches, designing around strategies, IP Filing &
prosecution, IP opposition & litigation, and coordination with empanelled Law Firms for patent drafting and prosecution at different jurisdiction.

4. Interacting directly with stakeholders, Advisory Committees, Patent Counsels for effective IP management.

5. Drafting and implementation of Policies and guidelines of ICMR related to IP and Technology transfer

6. Drafting/vetting IP and Technology Transfer related Legal Agreements such as License Agreements, Collaboration Agreement, MTA, NDA, Contract Research Agreements etc.

7. Promoting Entrepreneurship and providing opinion / advice on matters related to IP.

8. Performing other duties as assigned.

*Notes:
1. PhD will be considered as 4 years’ experience (irrespective of the duration taken to complete the degree).

2. MPH/M.Tech/ME will not be considered as any experience.

3. Experience in IP, Technology Transfer, promotion of Entrepreneurship, and drafting policies/guidelines/legal agreements relevant to job requirement (specific
requirements given below#) in Govt./ Public Sector/ Private Sector will be admissible.

Age Limit: Upper age limit is 45 years (relaxable in accordance to GOI instructions).

Job Requirements:

1. The candidate should be a Registered Indian Patent Agent holding degree in IPR laws.

2. Streamlining and Strengthening systems/process for effective Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Management in ICMR.

3. Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)/Standard Formats/Standard Agreements/Guidelines for effectively managing Patent Portfolio and Technology Transfers of technologies developed by ICMR through Intramural and Extramural Research Programs.

4. Interacting directly with different Stakeholders, Technical Experts, Advisory Committees, and Patent Counsels.

5. Overseeing end-to-end IP activities including IP searching, IP Filing & prosecution, IP opposition & litigation, IP strategies for designing around patents, IP opportunities identification nationally and internationally and coordinating with empanelled law firms.

6. Promoting Entrepreneurship and providing opinion / advice on matters related to IP.

7. Performing other duties as assigned.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

(i) The Selection would be made based on computer based written test (MCQs) or interview or both.

(ii) Written test would be based on the understanding of research methods and will be of qualifying nature and minimum qualifying would be 75 percentile.

(iii) The top 12 candidates from among the above qualified list who are otherwise eligible based on their qualifications/ experience would be called for interview.

FEE:
Application Fee (non-refundable) of Rs.1500/- (Rupees one thousand five hundred only) is required. SC/ST/Women/PwBD/EWS candidates are exempted from application fee. Application Fee is to be paid by candidates through online link given in the application form.

OTHER CONDITIONS:

(i) Application should be submitted along with online application fees, through online mode on https://recruit.icmr.org.in

(ii) Application received after the closing date, for whatever reason, is liable to be rejected.

(iii) Incomplete or Application without supportive documents is liable to be rejected.

(iv) Relevant documents of educational qualification/ specialization/ experience as claimed must be invariably uploaded.

(v) At the time of personal discussion, the applicants working in Centre/State Government Department/ Public Sector Undertakings & Govt. funded research
agencies, must submit a "No Objection Certificate" from the employer with an undertaking that "the applicant will be relieved within one month of his/her receipt of appointment order".

(vi) Any outside influence (political or otherwise), brought in by a candidate or on behalf of the candidate shall disqualify him/her.

(vii) Any further detail/communication shall be displayed on ICMR website only. Candidates are requested to regularly visit ICMR Website www.icmr.níc.in, for any updates. No other mode of correspondence shall be entertained.

(viii) Any dispute with regard to the recruitment against the advertisement will be under the jurisdiction of Courts in New Delhi.

(ix) ICMR retains the liberty to either modify or cancel or publish afresh, this vacancy circular.

(x) The number of the vacancies are provisional and may vary.

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 16-09-2024

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